The Role of Consequentialism in Normative Ethics and Moral Decision-Making

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This exam emphasizes consequentialism in normative ethics, requiring students to evaluate moral decision-making impacts based on outcomes and analyze key principles.

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Exam Details

Duration: 50 minutes

Prerequisites: Introduction to Ethics, Normative Ethical Theories, Moral Philosophy

Key Topics

  • Consequentialism
  • Utilitarianism
  • Moral Decision-Making
  • Outcomes
  • Ethical Evaluation

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain Consequentialist Principles
  • Evaluate Ethical Outcomes
  • Analyze Case Studies
  • Compare Ethical Theories

Full Description

The focus of this exam is the role of consequentialism as a normative ethical theory that emphasizes the outcomes of actions. Students will be expected to articulate foundational principles and evaluate various consequentialist approaches.

Consequentialist theories, especially utilitarianism, have had profound implications on ethical decision-making in fields such as public policy and economics, shaping how outcomes are measured against ethical standards.

This exam will require students to demonstrate their ability to assess case studies through a consequentialist lens, articulate associated strengths and weaknesses, and discuss alternative theories.

Engagement with classical and contemporary texts on consequentialism is recommended to deepen understanding and support verbal articulation during the exam.

Sample Questions

  • What are the key principles underlying utilitarianism as a form of consequentialism?
  • How does consequentialism address the complexity of moral decision-making in real-life scenarios?

Field: Humanities

Subfield: Ethics

Specialization: Normative Ethics

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